Increasing achievement in science education: learning lessons from Finland & Estonia
By Neil McIntyre, 4 August 2021
Fellow's Profile
Neil McIntyre
Fellow's Profile
Neil McIntyre
Increasing achievement in science education: learning lessons from Finland and Estonia
Fellowship
- Themes
- Focus
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Enhancing science teaching by applying lessons learned from Nordic schools
- Countries
- Fellowship year
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2014
- Supported by
Biography
In 2014, I was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate innovative approaches to science education in Finland and Estonia. As a Head of Science with a longstanding passion for teaching and learning, I was keen to understand what makes these internationally recognised education systems both high-performing and equitable.
During my Fellowship, I visited four schools, met with teachers and students, and observed classroom practice first-hand. These experiences gave me valuable insights into how science can be taught in ways that foster curiosity, independence and deeper understanding.
Since returning to the UK, I have shared my learning through professional networks, publications and teacher conferences, encouraging colleagues to reflect on and develop their own practice. The Fellowship broadened my perspective on education, challenged many of my assumptions and provided ideas that continue to influence my work today. More than a decade later, the experience remains a source of inspiration, shaping how I approach teaching, leadership and educational improvement.
Ideas
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Ideas
Increasing achievement in science education: learning lessons from Finland & Estonia
By Neil McIntyre, 4 August 2021
Disclaimer
All Reports are copyright © the author. The moral right of the author has been asserted. The views and opinions expressed by any Fellow are those of the Fellow and not of the Churchill Fellowship or its partners, which have no responsibility or liability for any part of them.
